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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
8
First Reformed Church Schedule and Societies
The First Reformed Church lists Sunday services, Wednesday prayer, Thursday study at 2 and 9 pm, teachers meetings Friday at 8 pm, Ladies Aid Society Wednesdays 2 pm, Ladies Missionary Society every other Friday at 6:00 pm, catechism classes for all ages, Rev. J. Vanderbrek as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarvices
Chris Ake
Ole Waiver
Cronpeting
Imeeting Efriany
Ifis Stenary and Aid Society
Ladies’ Missionary Society
J. Vanderbrek
American Deformed Church Sunday Services and Events
The deformed church holds secular services each Sunday at 70 00 alam and ends at 7 30 pm. Sunday school starts at 9:00 am. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:45 am. Rev. Vic. P L Divkens serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tili
Christian Diedeavor
Vic
Parish Services at J Mary's Catholic Church
Church schedule notes regular Sunday services alternate with Sod and benediction after mass. Sunday school follows Benediction. Rav P Conway serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Conway
Sage Tea Darkens Hair With Sage and Sulphur Compound
The old remedy to restore gray hair to its natural color uses Sage and Sulphur. Modern readers can buy Wreth's Sage and Sulphur Compound at drug stores for 50 cents. A dampened sponge applies the mixture, and hair grows darker by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elor
Wreth
Wryeth
Notice on Gasoline and Kerosene Sourcing for Desperdang Strable
A local notice advises residents to obtain gasolline or kerosene from The Best by Test, referencing N J Desperdang Strable Town and Standard Oil Co. services. This item records a sourcing directive from a town auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Desperdang
Standard Oi Co
Sioux County Savings Bank Condition Report May 21 1917
Statement of the condition of Sioux County Savings Bank organized under Iowa law located at Maurice Iowa at close of business on May 21 1917 made to the Auditor of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County Savings Bank
Iowa
Maurice
County of Sioux
Bank Balance Sheet for Maurice Iowa Bank 1917
The document lists assets totaling 1917 bank values including bills and bonds 112868.85 gold 165 silver 73.25 legal tender 8251.81 drafts cash items 7798. Overdrafts 7.2 real estate 31780.06 personal property 1982.30 liabilities show capital 10000 deposits 169550.85 including checking 99918.04 demand 9644.50 time 51826.67 savings 14861.64. The statement sworn May 26 1917 by P N Vos cashier before officers including Geo H Elskamp mayor and directors Brake Warntjes Mensink Vande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank
Iowa Proclamation Calls June 5 1917 Patriot Day and Registration
Iowa Governor issues a war time proclamation urging June 5 1917 as a day of fasting and patriotic consecration and directs male residents aged 21 to 30 to register between 7 am and 9 pm at their local precinct registration place, excluding military personnel in service. The proclamation is signed in Des Moines with the state seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guards and Naval Militia
United States
DeMoines
Local military moves and student names from Sherman township
Henry DeKraay visits his parents before the week. He rises from corporal to sergeant in Dr Knott’s Hospital Corps to begin active service. Four scholars from Sherman township districts Hill side district taught by Miss Frances Daugherty: Jasmine Buckley Romeo Lavelle and Viola Mueller. Miss Daugherty is praised for her teaching results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry DeKraay
Sargent
Knott
Sherman Township
Hillside
Frances Daugherty
Jasmine Buckley
Romeo Lavelle
Viola Mueller
Daugherty
The Liberty Loan Terms and Bond Details
The article outlines the 1917 Liberty Loan bond issue after the April 24 1917 act. It authorizes 83 million dollars of 3 1 2 percent bonds with semiannual interest on December 15 and June 15. Principal may be repaid after June 15 1932 at government option. if not, bonds run 30 years to June 15 1947. Bonds are tax exempt except inheritance tax. Sold at par by the Treasury and Fed Banks. banks post offices and express companies receive applications. Purchases may be paid in installments starting 2 percent, with subsequent payments on July 25 1917 18 percent, July 30 1917 20 percent, August 15 1917 30 percent and August 30 1917 10 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Reserve Banks
Congress
Government bonds and Liberty Loan appeal in 1910s notice
The article explains United States Government bonds as the safest investment, backed by the nation's wealth and taxing power. Liberty Loan Bonds are highlighted as tax free and fully safe, with future bonds possibly issued during the war. A long local notice section follows, listing residents and events in Orange City and surrounding areas, including scarlet fever quarantine, social visits, decorations, cantata, and school activities.
Mrs Dan Buckley Dies at 52 in Sioux County
Mrs Dan Buckley aged 52 died suddenly last Saturday night at her home in Sherman township Sioux County four miles south of Maurice from apoplexy. She leaves a husband and seven children five sons Edward Fred Benjamin Robert Bernard and daughters Genevieve Jasmine. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church in Maurice with Rev GC Conway officiating. Interment followed in Maurice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Buckley
Sherman
Sioux County
Maurice
GC. P. Conway
Drink Hot Water for a Rosy Complexion Health Myth
An early 20th century health note touts drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning as a general internal cleanse. It claims this "inside bath" removes waste, toxins, and sour fermentations, improving complexion and reducing headaches, bilious spells, and constipation.
For Sale A High Grade Hertford Yearling Bull
A classified sale notice advertises a high grade Hertford yearling bull for sale. Listed by Hugh McDonald of Route 1 Maurice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertford
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WOM
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Prop
Seaiars
Jake Riepma
State OF Iowa
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P.N. Vos
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H. J. Warntjes
H. M. Mensink
H. H. Vande
H. J. Vander van
Orange City
Harlowton
Mont
Milwaukee Railroad
Great Musselshell Valley
Commercial Club
Dakota-Montana Land Company
G. A. Tyler
Struble - Maurice - Brunsville
W. M. Duven
Mabel Heusinkveld
Frank Popma
Academy
Dick VandeBerg
John Schuller
Paullina
Hattie Warntjes
Jake Reipma
Henry Warntges
Donald and
Bertie
Orange ‘City
Stoll’s
Sjoerd DeVries
Mrs
Theo Meylink
Dick Drost
Hawarden
Sam Jager
Henry Warntjes
First Reformed Church
den Ouden Farm
Silas Siege
Fred John Jr
Orange City Academy
Sioux Center
David Patton
Pipestone
Mrs. Sherman
Miss. Patton
Carl Metcalf
Goldie
Olive Metcal
Goldie Schroeder
Hornick
den Ouden Grove
Miss Johnston
Chris Mueller School
Jheneelees
Betay
Hall
FLI. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Halls
Ohio
F. Z. Cheney & Co
J. T. Crowley
Hugh McDonald
India
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